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The WNBA has announced that Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley has won the 2014 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award by earning 26 of 38 votes from a media panel.
Votes |
Player |
Team |
26 |
Allie Quigley |
Chicago Sky |
6 |
Jia Perkins |
San Antonio Stars |
4 |
Shoni Schimmel |
Atlanta Dream |
2 |
Danielle Adams |
San Antonio Stars |
Full 2014 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year voter results.
Quigley was Swish Appeal's unanimous choice for the award as she played a critical role in keeping the Sky going as the team dealt with multiple injury and health-related absences, including an injury to point guard Courtney Vandersloot. Quigley is also a legitimate candidate for the 2014 Most Improved Player award as she had by far the most productive year of her career. In more practical terms, she just had a knack of burning opposing teams that didn't account for her off screens or as a spot up shooter.
"First and foremost, Allie's work ethic is unmatched," said Sky Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman in a Sky release. "So it's nice to see her efforts rewarded. Her ability to play at such a high level, while also transitioning to the point guard position is a testament to her ability and she's a big part of the reason we're in the playoffs."
Quigley and the Sky face the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs with an opportunity to win a playoff series for the first time in team history.
For more on the game, check out our Dream vs. Sky storystream.